Comcast sued over P2P blocking

Hot on the heels of criticism over Comcasts tactics to halt the flow of torrents and other types of file sharing and an FCC complaint over the same issue, California subscriber Jon Hart has filed a suit against the company alleging they are engaging in unfair business practices.

Comcast has repeatedly denied that it blocks access to any websites or applications, but instead delays certain P2P networks during high traffic periods in order to provide all of their customers with a good internet experience. Hart case is based on Comcast marketing claims that it offers fast, unfettered access to all the Internet has to offer. Hart claims Comcasts limitations on peer-to-peer traffic constitute a breach of contract as well as false advertising.

He is seeking a change in the companys advertising to reflect its traffic-shaping practices, damages associated with any out-of-pocket costs of replacing the service, and an injunction barring Comcast from further interference with internet traffic.